There are quite a lot of these "dog" movies out, usually involves a soldier or cop with some post trauma dog. This one is a new twist and is more of a Cinderella story. While I love the subject matter, I thought this film did not really convey the emotions of the film and feel it kinda fell flat.
First, it took so long for them to get to the race. That part could've been trimmed a good 10-15 mins. Then it took a while for them to meet the dog and for the dog to be relevant to the part of the plot. And then for the most part, the dog just follows them around. It lacked any real chemistry between Walberg and the dog and so the ending seems kinda over dramatic as I cannot see how they have any real connection.
Take Hachi or the Disney Movie Togo, for example, those were done exceptionally well. In comparison, this was a so so movie that help pass the time.
5/10.
First, it took so long for them to get to the race. That part could've been trimmed a good 10-15 mins. Then it took a while for them to meet the dog and for the dog to be relevant to the part of the plot. And then for the most part, the dog just follows them around. It lacked any real chemistry between Walberg and the dog and so the ending seems kinda over dramatic as I cannot see how they have any real connection.
Take Hachi or the Disney Movie Togo, for example, those were done exceptionally well. In comparison, this was a so so movie that help pass the time.
5/10.